Inthebuff 0 #51 February 5, 2007 1987, age 22 , did two static line jumps on rounds After an 18 year lay off I did my AFF in 2005 at the tender age of 39 & 9 months. worth the wait *********************************** Fly Like Zie Eagle, Not Like Zie Chicken ! Good advice from an instructor I know. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
adventurechick 0 #52 February 5, 2007 Quote Now that's Passion!!!Wink Hey, it's a great sport! PMS #449 TPM #80 Muff Brother #3860 SCR #14705 Dirty Sanchez #233 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
xlh883 0 #53 February 5, 2007 32 first tandem, 35 first AFF through a license Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jumpervint 0 #54 February 5, 2007 QuoteSo I wondering how old were you guys when you got your first jump in. I gonna be doing my first on my 18th birthday, I cant wait to go. I want to get my lisence also so I can jump by myself. 17, in 1971. My mom signed the waiver. Vint. . . . . "Make it hard again." Doc Ed “A person needs a little madness, or else they never dare cut the rope and be free” Nikos Kazantzakis Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rhonda66 0 #55 February 5, 2007 22Rhonda PP ASEL Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
matthias 0 #56 February 5, 2007 25_________________________________________ trance/house mixes for download: www.djmattm.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
phoenixlpr 0 #57 February 5, 2007 4th of July, 1999 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Marios 0 #58 February 5, 2007 I was 20 when I did my first tandem, 22 for my second and 23 when I really got into the sport! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jimmytavino 16 #59 February 5, 2007 I was 19 this sept. will be 35 years of excitement, fun,, laughs, and friends.. There have been some tears some travel some great times, some weather days,,,,,,but mostly , many many wonderful memories... i'm hoping for 35 years, more.....jmy Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
agk23 0 #60 February 5, 2007 technically I was 14 y.o. when I did my first three jumps. In Russia they allowed to start jumping at 15, but I was only 2 month short of being 15 and also brought a note from my parents saying that they were OK"Gravity is a habit that is hard to shake off" Terry Pratchett, "Small Gods" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Taikoen 0 #61 February 5, 2007 AFF 1 for my 18th birthday. Seriously got back into it just before my 23rd birthday. 24 now. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
aheavenlytiger 0 #62 February 5, 2007 21 I waited to start jumping until I had the money set aside to be able to get my A license and buy gear. I knew once I started I'd want to keep going, so I made sure I'd have the money to do so. Good thing I did, because I ended up getting my A and buying a rig all in one month (April was very expensive for me) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chrismgtis 0 #63 February 5, 2007 Quote24 Same. Day after I turned 24.Rodriguez Brother #1614, Muff Brother #4033 Jumped: Twin Otter, Cessna 182, CASA, Helicopter, Caravan Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
angie.aragon 0 #65 February 6, 2007 i did my first jump while on vacation in New Zealand at the age of 26. I was hooked with the idea of being a skydiver since I was 16 but didn't want to do it until I had a chance to go full steam ahead. I couldn't till now cuz of school, work, etc. I'm glad I waited because I was able to get my license in a month and have jumped in Elsinore, Perris, Hawaii, Chicago, San Diego and Eloy since. My first passion is traveling...my second is skydiving and doing the two in combination is unbelievable!!! Be prepared for the ride because skydiving is a lifestyle not just a hobby. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
angie.aragon 0 #66 February 6, 2007 that is a cool fuckin story!!! Traveling is my passion and I want to skydive everywhere I can. Ive been jumping for 5 months and have 78 jumps. i slowed a bit due to the weather.... i love skydiving! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tbrown 26 #67 February 6, 2007 April 27, 1974. I was 18. T-10 static line from a C-182 at Seneca Falls, NY. Our JM, a guy named Dave Staub, gave us a peptalk and asked for a volunteer he could rely on to go first. Told him I'd do it. Your humble servant.....Professor Gravity ! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ROK 0 #68 February 6, 2007 August 20th, 2005 41 years old. Stopped to get my best friend some tandem information for her birthday, saw Pip Redvers hook turning to land, went to the bank, came back with $2200.00, and started AFF within a week. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bazelos 0 #69 February 6, 2007 At 22, on the 4th of Febuary, two days ago I did my ground training three weeks ago but the weather had me grounded, it was definitely worth the wait, though.He who makes a beast of himself gets rid of the pain of being a man. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
popsjumper 2 #70 February 6, 2007 Quote...when I was 19 in 1973. He started jumping but the legal age in Florida at the time was 21, so I had to watch for a few months until the State changed the legal age to 18. Made my first jump on July 1st, 1973, the day the legal age changed. My parents weren't too happy, but I sure was! Damn. Now I find out that I'm even older than YOU. Damn. July 1st, 1973, I was at Tampa's Dino's bar on S. Dale Mabry pissed off because all the 18's were in there starting trouble and fights and stupid shit 'cause they couldn't handle their liquor. It was such a peaceful place before that night. First jump, 1977, Z-hills. Static line, T-10, belly reserve. Puckered my butt up TIGHT I tell you.My reality and yours are quite different. I think we're all Bozos on this bus. Falcon5232, SCS8170, SCSA353, POPS9398, DS239 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
steveorino 7 #71 February 6, 2007 Quote1987, age 22 , did two static line jumps on rounds After an 18 year lay off I did my AFF in 2005 at the tender age of 39 & 9 months. worth the wait Military static: 1977, I was 22 Freefall: 2001, I was 46 I wish I didn't wait so long, but life got in the way.I don't regret life (kids/school), but I do regret not extending when I was on a HALO/SCUBA team. I went to SCUBA school in '78, and I was slotted for HALO school in '79, but eh, I ets to go to college. steveOrino Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wmw999 2,370 #72 February 6, 2007 1975, I was 20. SL, obviously. I took the longest class I could find (seemed safer somehow). 6 evening classes . Boy did I learn how to PLF, and I also packed my first jump. I understood what the Stevens assist was for. About 1100 jumps in the next 13 years, then 13 off. Came back about 6 years ago. Wendy W.There is nothing more dangerous than breaking a basic safety rule and getting away with it. It removes fear of the consequences and builds false confidence. (tbrown) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Andy_Copland 0 #73 February 6, 2007 21 years old 1338 People aint made of nothin' but water and shit. Until morale improves, the beatings will continue. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Acoisa 0 #74 February 6, 2007 Did my first tandem at 26, my second at 28, am doing AFF in April at 29. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RogerRamjet 0 #75 February 6, 2007 QuoteQuote...when I was 19 in 1973. He started jumping but the legal age in Florida at the time was 21, so I had to watch for a few months until the State changed the legal age to 18. Made my first jump on July 1st, 1973, the day the legal age changed. My parents weren't too happy, but I sure was! Damn. Now I find out that I'm even older than YOU. Damn. July 1st, 1973, I was at Tampa's Dino's bar on S. Dale Mabry pissed off because all the 18's were in there starting trouble and fights and stupid shit 'cause they couldn't handle their liquor. It was such a peaceful place before that night. First jump, 1977, Z-hills. Static line, T-10, belly reserve. Puckered my butt up TIGHT I tell you. 1977, hell I was still jumping at Z-Hills on and off in 77, even putting out the occasional static line student. Have we met (you old fart you )? Wait a minute, I just looked up SCS 8170 to find your last name and the record shows you got your SCS on 9/10/2004, something doesn't add up here... ----------------------- Roger "Ramjet" Clark FB# 271, SCR 3245, SCS 1519 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
